Description
Crispy air-fried chicken wings tossed in a sticky, savory-sweet honey garlic glaze. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality crunch without the mess, ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken wings (whole, separated at joints)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- Place dried wings in a large bowl and toss with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Let wings sit for 10 minutes while you preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Cook wings for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While wings cook, combine minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and Sriracha in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir the glaze constantly for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and becomes fragrant.
- Remove glaze from heat and stir in butter until melted.
- Transfer hot cooked wings to a large bowl and pour the warm glaze over them.
- Toss wings to coat evenly, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat wings dry thoroughly to avoid steaming. Do not skip the baking powder as it helps crisp the skin. Cook in batches to ensure proper airflow. Warm the glaze before tossing to help it stick to the wings. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 4 wings per
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Protein: 22
Keywords: air fryer wings, honey garlic wings, game day snacks, crispy chicken wings, easy appetizer, party food